Chapter 2: Cherrygrove City
Krystal trudged past a bright yellow sign that read "Route 29". She'd walked this path many times and knew all the back routes through the bushes and tall grass. She was about to hop a fence when she remembered, "I have a Pokemon now!" She ran full speed into the tall grass, thrashing around looking for the first wild Pokemon that caught her eye. "Hey, Pokemon! Come out! I wanna battle!"
Her leg connected with something and sent it flying across the grass. A Pidgy popped up looking seriously pissed.
"Ah! Sorry, little guy. I only wanna battle you."
The Pidgy flapped it's tiny wings kicking up the dirt around it. The dust and filth went flying into Krystal's face.
"Ahh! I said I was sorry!" Krystal cried. She started wiping the sand out of here eyes when the Pidgy started throwing itself at her, "Stop! Help, Drake!" She screamed as she fell back. Drake popped out of her backpack and stared at the Pidgy.
"Toto! Dile!" She scolded. Drake walked over to the Pidgy and held out a paw, "To?"
The Pidgy tackled Drake and tossed her back.
"Drake! Use Tackle too!"
Drake looked dizzy and stared back at Krystal.
"Uh, you must not know Tackle. Uhhh, Scratch?"
Drake's front paws started glowing and she ran towards the Pidgy swinging her arms wildly. They connected and the Pidgy hit the dirt.
"Awesome! Critical move!"
The Pidgy got up, ready to use Tackle again when Krystal shouted, "Once more Drake! Scratch!"
Running straight with more purpose, Drake brought down her paw on the Pidgy's face like a hammer. The Pidgy fell back, eyes swirling.
"Way to go! We make a great team, huh?" Krystal said jumping up.
Drake looked back and looked at Krystal scepticly.
Krystal stopped jumping and scooped up Drake, "Okay, so it was kinda horrible. It was our first battle so sue me." She went back to hopping fences and found the path less troubling. The closer they got to the city, the stronger the smell of Cherry Blossoms grew.
Drake lifted her nose up and sniffed, "Toto?"
Krystal took it in too, "Yeah, I love this city. Especally in Spring when all the trees are blooming." She breathed it in again, "We're gonna see all sorts of places Drake. Just you and me." Drake cuddled into Krystal's shoulder and was content.
Suddenly, their path was blocked by a smiling old man, "Welcome to Cherrygrove City!" He shouted.
"Mr. Satoshi, it's me. We see each other at least once a week," she said rolling her eyes. She knew what was coming.
Drake, surprised and startled by this loud old man scrambled into the safty of Krystal's backpack.
"Poppycock! I think I'd remember a Pokemon trainer as cute as you! Now let me give you a tour!"
"I know where every thing is, Mr. Satoshi. I've seen this tour before," she tried again, maybe this time he'd listen.
"Common! Don't dilly dally!" He shouted running ahead to the Pokemon Center.
Krystal dragged her feet over to the Pokemon Center. His heart was in the right place, even if he was nuttier then a squirell.
"This," he began, "Is the Pokemon Center! You can heal your Pokemon here when it's hurt!" He ran ahead to the PokeMart.
She turned on Auto-pilot and followed Mr. Satoshi around the city as he told her about the Trees, the beach, and all the amazing history behind that rock.
"And finally this is my house," he said in front of an old stone house, "I'd invite you in but-"
"I have a wife," they said together.
Mr. Satoshi laughed and patted her on the head, "See ya later, Kris. Say hi to your Mom for me."
Krystal's jaw dropped, "You knew it was me the whole time?! Then why did I have to see the whole damn thing?!"
He laughed again, "Because you're so fun to tease! Plus you're pretty much the only person I know who would spend 20 minutes following an old man around just to humor him. Take care sweets!" Mr. Satoshi bowed and went inside.
Rubbing her face Krystal started walking North, "Ugh, why do I fall for stuff like that?" She shrugged her shoulders and yawned, "Well at least we'll be at Mr. Pokemon's house soon, right Drake?" Her partner was silent, "Drake?" Krystal took off her backpack and stared at a sleeping Totodile, "HEY! If I had to listen to him talk so did you!" She shook the bag, "Wake up!"
Drake's eyes popped open and she looked at Krystal sheepishly.
"Yeah, you better feel bad. You're lucky I don't make you do it again," Krystal slipped on her bag and kept walking.
Route 30 was lined in Cherry Blossom trees and they made a great backdrop for battles. Drake and Krystal battled every Pidgy and Rattata they came across until they saw a small wooden cabin. The words "MR. POKEMON" were in big letters across the mail box. Krystal looked down at the now walking Drake, "You think we're in the right place?" She knocked on the front door and heard scurring from inside. A man in a suit and hat opened the door, his mouth a wide grin under a twirly mustache.
"Hello?" He asked.
"Um, hey," Krystal mumbled, suddenly embarassed, "I'm here for Professor Elm? He said he was busy..." she trailed off.
"Oh, yes! He sent me an email about you! Kris right? I figured you were a boy!" He laughed heartily.
"No, it's just a nicname," Krystal's face flushed and she looked away.
"Come now, no need to be shy! Come inside, I'll give you what I found," Mr. Pokemon moved out of the door way offered his hand to Krystal. She took it and they shook. "It's so nice to see new trainers, nowadays. There's something amazing about a young person discovering the world with their best friend in tow!" He sighed contently, "Oh! Allow me to introduce someone to you!" He motioned towards the couch where another older gentleman was sitting in a white lab coat.
Is the whole world just filled with old men? Krystal joked in her head, "Nice to meet you... Uhh."
"Professor Oak," he said standing and rushing over, "I've heard about you from Elm. Hmmm, he was right. You do have something."
Krystal tilted her head. Feeling a little exposed while Oak stared at her, "Umm, Mr. Pokemon?"
"Oh, yes! This!" He rushed over to a pedistal where a white egg stood with unique yellow, red, and blue shapes on it. Mr. Pokemon lifted it carefully and handed it to Krystal, "I'm friends with the couple who own the Pokemon Daycare Center and they found this!"
Krystal took the egg and held it close, it was warm and every once and a while would shiver lightly. She smiled and looked up at Mr. Pokemon, "There's a Pokemon baby in here, right? I've never seen an egg before."
"I've seen many eggs but this one is special. It's markings are unlike anything I've ever known."
She nodded and slipped off her bag placing the egg in gently, "Looks like you're walking for a bit Drake."
Drake reached into the bag and touched the egg softly, her big eyes lighting up, "Tota!"
"I know, amazing," Krystal smiled and rubbed Drakes smooth head. "Thank you Mr. Pokemon. I'll get this egg back in one piece!" She zipped up the backpack and put it back on, "It was nice meeting you Professor Oak."
"Wait! I've decided!" Professor Oak walked over and handed Krystal a red rectangle, "Take this."
She took it and flipped it open. It instanly scanned Drake and her picture popped up on the screen, "Totodile," the computer voice began, "The Big Jaw Pokemon. This rough critter chomps at any moving object it sees. Turning your back on it is not recommended."
Krystal looked down at Drake, "You're not going to chomp me, are you?"
Drake puffed up her chest and smirked.
Professor Oak smiled and tapped the red machine, "This is a Pokedex. It'll automatically store information on any Pokemon you scan. Meet lots of Pokemon and gather all sorts of information!"
Krystal nodded, "Thank you so much! Common, Drake!" She turned for the door and left. She looked back and shouted, "Nice meeting you both!" They walked towards Cherrygrove City when Krystal's PokeGear chirped. She lifted her wrist up and punched the phone button, "Professor Elm?" She pressed accept, "Hel-"
"Kris?!" Professor Elm shouted, "It's terrible! Just, oh my god! Come back to the lab right away!" He hung up so abruptly that Krystal barely had time to react.
"Let's go, Drake!" She scooped up the Totodile and sprinted for Cherrygrove.